The Accountant General/Permanent Secretary, Treasury, Mr. Babatunde Aregbesola has charged members of staff to take routine medical checks seriously as their health is the greatest asset.
Speaking during the organised health talk and routine medical checks for the staff, the Accountant General emphasised the importance of health consciousness in the workplace, urging staff to be deliberate about their choice of lifestyle.
“Your health is your greatest asset, and you must be intentional about how you live. A little discipline today can make the difference between life and an untimely death tomorrow,” he said.
Mr. Aregbesola explained that the initiative was part of the agency’s commitment to the welfare of its staff, adding that maintaining a healthy workforce was key to efficiency and long-term productivity.
Delivering a health talk on Sudden Death: Causes and Prevention, a Consultant at the State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Yomibo Shofolahan explained that conditions such as cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and aortic rupture were often behind cases of Sudden Unexplained Death Syndrome.
Dr. Shofolahan noted that, while these events may appear sudden, many were triggered by underlying health issues that could have been detected and managed with regular checkups and healthy habits.
She listed several preventive measures to include, a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, avoidance of tobacco and alcohol and routine medical screenings, noting that these simple lifestyle choices could have a profound impact on long-term health, if everyone take personal responsibility for their well-being.
Speaking on behalf of other participants, Ms. Oluwatobi Idowu appreciated the Accountant General’s Office for organising the health programme, noting that the session was both enlightening and timely as it had opened her eyes to the importance of proactive health management.
Highpoint of the event was the free medical screenings for staff, which included blood pressure checks, blood sugar tests, eye examinations, and one-on-one medical consultation.
